Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Revocable Living Trusts

Due Revcoable Living Trusts expire after death or are they always in existence?


Asked on 6/03/09, 5:18 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Revocable Living Trusts

A revocable living trust generally will remain in existence until it is either revoked by the creators or full distribution under the terms of the trust.

Frequently, revocable living trusts are used to avoid probate. If that is the case here, then typically the trust documents will provide for distribution of trust assets following the death of the last remaining of the trust creators (called Settlors or Trustors).

Read more
Answered on 6/03/09, 5:27 pm
Scott Linden Scott H. Linden, Esq.

Re: Revocable Living Trusts

They become non-revocable at the death of the last trustor. It is at this point that a named trustee steps in and administers the trust under the terms of the trust.

If you would like to discuss this matter further in a more private forum, please feel free to contact me directly at the email address provided by LawGuru or through our firm�s website located at PasadenaEstatePlanning.com

IMPORTANT:

No attorney-client nor confidential relationship is created through this communication. You may not rely in any way on this communication, and nothing herein constitutes legal advice nor legal opinion. Your issue may be time-sensitive and may result in a loss of rights if you do not obtain an attorney immediately.

Read more
Answered on 6/03/09, 5:46 pm
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: Revocable Living Trusts

They may be perpetual from generation to generation if the estate allows. Contact me directly.

Read more
Answered on 6/03/09, 5:52 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Probate, Trusts, Wills & Estates questions and answers in California